Beer Boutique

Small place, in a very convenient location right off of 278.
The owner was extremely helpful and pleasant. She knew her products well and explained how the counter pressure growler fill system works.
Note-​they fill their own 34 ounce disposable growlers here on a counter flow tap system. Do not bring your own glass growlers here as I don’t think they can fill them with this system. Just purchase their disposable containers. Much easier to carry and you can keep the beer fresh for much longer. Very similar a crowler canning system.
The prices are competitive for NYC, and they really spend a lot of time and go out of their way to get the newest and best offerings. Brewers like Other Half, Prairie Artisan, Almanac, Tired Hands, Barrier etc. My point is, these guys know beer really well, and they utilize every distributor in the state to get the most offerings.
I really wish we had a spot like this in Queens, but the schlep to BK isn’t too bad if you go when traffic is light.

Cool Place! Awesome concept! Have never seen anything like it before. Needs more recognition, because this is a really unique thing they’ve got going on here. Who would have thought such awesomeness would be tucked in back of a tiny rustic beer shop. Lots of awesome bottled beer, too. Must visit!

An awesome, tiny spot with a great beer selection. There’s something for everyone in there, and Masha knows her stuff. It’s nice having somewhere you can breeze through and grab some craft beer on your way back home. After all, you can’t drink just whiskey in the shower.

it is nice that they let you taste the beers on tap before buying. friendly service. also, the plastic growlers are a great idea. this is a good spot to check out.

Sometimes you don’t want to drink in a bar. They can be crowded and noisy, and the ones with the really great beer selections aren’t always close by. In that case, you need a standout bottle shop to pick up some rarities and high-​quality standbys, and this place delivers the goods. Their fridges are full of 12-​oz. bottles you can buy as singles to make your own 4– or 6-​pack, and they have plenty of full packs and 750ml bottles to stock up with. They even offer «growlers» (plastic jugs at no extra cost) filled from a row of taps pouring more high-​quality brews in case you need to take some to a party. This was a chance find as I walked by one night, but it was a diamond in the rough, and definitely a go-​to destination for any serious beer geeks.

In the past I have come here to get beer to go and it has been fine.
However, I would never go back due to a recent experience. I tasted a beer from the tap the beer was warm and skunked. It was truly the worst sip of beer that I’ve had in my life. I knew it wasn’t the beer label itself because I have had their beer before and it is great… it was clearly improperly kept at Beer Boutique. Furthermore, I realized all too late that there were dead fruit flies in the bottom of the taster cup that she had served to me. So not only did I taste warm nasty beer but likely ingested several fruit flies too.
When I brought it to the owners attention she kind of mumbled a response and didn’t seem at all shocked or apologetic and proceeded to charge my boyfriend for the can of beer he bought (honestly after that awful experience it should have been comped). Pretty unacceptable for a craft beer store in my opinion.

Cool selection of beers and a few snacks too.
They fill growlers and they’ve got brews from everywhere… Why am I knocking off a few stars? The selection is kind of small and there are a few beers there that I can get for cheaper elsewhere. That said, the location is super convenient and the staff is mighty friendly. I’ve picked up a few sours here and they were great. Solid recommendations from the staff.

small with beers priced at a fairly high point.
indifferent.

Excellent beer selection, awesome price, and cool concept. Love this little place, and the owners are very kind & informative.

Got some growlers here ahead of a trip to McCarren Park.
Amazing selection in the bottles and at the taps. Tried a Two Bells lager I’d never seen before because I am generally a fan of Two Bells, and I didn’t think it tasted like a lager and that led to a really cool conversation with the girl who was working about the origins of the word Pilsner (I thought it tasted like a Pilsner, apparently lagers are pilsners… Pilsner used to indicate «from Pilsen» because it had the best water but now it doesn’t mean anything). She recommended a bottled Pilsner I’d never seen before for next time, and I left with three great beers I’d never had before. I don’t know if the plastic bottle aesthetic affects the taste – maybe there should be a glass growler option – but it definitely makes for worriless park drinking.

This place is somewhat smaller than the Unilocal pictures suggest, but the store is still loaded with both hard to find and popular craft brews. Some of the single bottles in the cooler are very expensive and can probably be found for a buck or two cheaper elsewhere, but considering the dearth of stores as high quality as these, it’s probably worth it.
The disposable growlers are an added treat, especially since they’re free and the beer is perfectly cold. The woman behind the counter is also so friendly!
Overall, I really liked this place and hope you give it a shot.

This place has a great selection of brews, foreign, domestic –west and east coast. The proprietors are both friendly, knowledgeable, and have some good stories. The Boutique also carries McClure’s bloody mary potato chips, so that’s another plus.

I don’t drink beer but I found this place on Unilocal and went to buy beer for my boyfriend. The woman was super friendly and helpful. I’ll be back to buy beer for my BF!

The Beer Boutique never disappoints. They always have a great cider selection. The owners are very personable and passionate about their business. Stop by if you love beer and/​or cider. They were recently named number 4 best beer shop in NYC by Beer Advocate. That’s impressive!

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Bottles and cans just clap your hands
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Where it’s at!
This place is «Where it’s at!» (and, if you’ve been counting, that’s the second time I’ve quoted Beck in a Unilocal review)
I don’t really have a lot of specific criteria for a place that sells me beer. I suppose: good selection, prices, and convenience.
Beer boutique’s got em covered.
On top of the that, the owner’s a pretty rad dude. Not only did he hook me up with some awesome brews, he gave me a good lesson on Russo-​Ukrainian relations. (Spoiler: it’s a clusterf*ck)

This is a one of a kind store! We live couple blocks from where it’s located and we regularly go fill our growlers with some of the exclusive beers they have on taps. They also have various snacks and foreign bottle beers. A must go destination before a sport’s event, night with friends or day at the beach: p !

At first glance, this looks like a deli, but once you go inside, you discover just what a beer gem it is. They give really big plastic bottles you can take with you and they also have actual bottles and refrigerated bottles. The Russian woman at the counter was really nice and gave samples. She knows her stuff!
I got the cider, which might be too sweet for most people. The Palate Wrecker was disgusting to me, but it’s 9.5% alcohol, so hey, whatever floats your boat. And apparently the Game of Thrones beer tastes just like the show.

So I found this place while doing my Unilocal search of beer spots in NYC.
I saw nothing but quality reviews praising this newly found gem.
Getting her was simple since I was driving in from queens.
The store is right in the corner.
The over over all look of this place rings beer beer beer
They have several beers refrigerated which you can buy as singles. They are generally all over 225 per bottle. While they have a decent selection limited space cripples the beer variety. If your looking for a huge variety this is a starting point. However you would be better off with a spot like halftime beverage.
One thing that is truly unique to this spot and will have me returning as a customer are the plastic growlers. Since these are plastic I know they are greener. It also allows for the price of the tap beer to be reasonably priced.
They will also give you samples of the beers on tap to help make your purchase decision.
I recommend looking at their website to have an idea of what beers are on tap.

World class beer selections, eco-​friendly growlers that keep your beer fresh for weeks and two very friendly, very knowledgable owners.
This is my favorite beer shop and it certainly should not go overlooked. If you are a beer connoisseur, this place is a must!
They have a refrigerated section which features single bottles where you can take one bottle at a time or create your own six pack and a book shelf that has non-​refrigerated beers.
The selection is fantastic. They have phenomenal beers on draft that you can get in a 22oz eco-​friendly growler that looks very similar to a large lemon juice bottle. I’ve bought Hair of the Dog, a number of delicious Founders, Stone Enjoy By, Goose Island Bourbon County, Oskar Blues Ten Fidy here. just to name a few.
My Friends and I always wind up talking to the owners for a while and they are always courteous and in a good mood.
Next time you’re by Union Ave or in the neighborhood, definitely stop by!

A great little beer spot. Despite not having much space, they really do have a good selection with rarer beers like Berliner Weisse 1809 and Mikkeler. The owner was extremely kind and helpful.
I unfortunately did not have time to buy anything, but I’ll surely try to go back. They also update their beer list and taps on Beer Menus, something I truly appreciate. The beer apparently is poured from tap into plastic bottles, something I still need to check out.